A luau of a night!

The members of the fire company and auxiliary gathered at Doylestown Country Club on April 6, 2019, to relax, have fun and recognize members for their accomplishments during 2018. The atmosphere was tropical, as the theme for the evening was Hawaiian Luau, and the dress was representative for the evening.

After dinner and the annual multi-media retrospective, awards were given to members of the company for service and accomplishments. Also receiving an award of recognition was former State Representative Marguerite Quinn. Fire company president Jay Fetterolf presented he with a plaque thanking her for her service and friendship to the company during her 10 years serving the Central Bucks community. She was moved by the honor, thanking every member of the company for the honor and honoring all back. The plaque read-

Your selfless dedication and tireless efforts have touched and changed countless people in the State of Pennsylvania and the Doylestown Fire Company. You have inspired greatness within our community and we honor your service.

Congratulations on a job well done!

Service awards were given to-

5-Year Pin/Silver (2014)

Five year pins were presented to Rachel Loux, Rich Priolo and Ben Hanbicki

James Babinetz

Samuel Cesare

Ben Hanbicki

Rachel Loux

Miroslav “Mike” Mach

Joey Grace

Rich Priolo

Quentin Maust

10-Year Pin/Silver (2009)

Will Fluck IV

Steve Downs

Rich Schea

15-Year Pin/Silver (2004)

Bob Adams, Sr.

Matt Grogan

20 Year Pin/Gold (1999) and Life Membership Card

Larry Browne

30 Year Pin/Gold (1989)

Roseanne (Annie) Vancosky

Boyd (Bud) Baughman, Jr.

35 Year Pin/Gold (1984)

Dennis Loux, Jr.

Curt Rauss

40 Year Pin/Gold (1979)

Tom Cramer

Brian Cathers

Dave MacFarlane

Doug Tilley

50 Year Pin/Gold (1969)

Rob Hellyer

55 Year Pin/Gold (1964)

Dutch Reeser (center) receives his 55 year pin.

Harold (Dutch) Reeser

60 Year Pin/Gold (1959)

Charlie Penglase

65 Year Pin/Gold (1954)

Don Smith

Appreciation awards were given to-

Ed Truman for service as Deputy Chief from 2010-2011 and 2017-2018

Ed Loux for service as Battalion Chief for 2018

Peter Mills for service as Lieutenant for 2018

Anthony Montemurro for service as Treasurer from 2016-2018

Larry Browne for service as Trustee from 2015-2018

Jim Hampton for service as Trustee from 2011- 2018

Mike Kleban for service as Trustee for 2018

Steven Downs for service as Assistant Treasurer for 2017-2018

Karen Truman for service as Assistant Recording Secretary for 2017-2018

Training Awards presented to Lori Westover and Tommy Kirk with 38 of 45 Drills for the year

The President’s award was bestowed upon Steve Downs for his work as Asst. Treasurer, constant optimism and guidance.

The Chief’s award was given to Ed Loux for his work on the duty crew and mapping.

The firefighter of the year, as voted on by the members of the fire company, is Larry Browne. Browne has been a member of the fire company since July of 1999, has held many positions in the company, including President of the Relief Association and Public Information and Fire Prevention officer, which he holds presently.